Getting Ready for Work Directory
Our popular 'Getting Ready for Work' events bring together clients and keyworkers of homeless services with work and learning providers in Brighton and Hove.
This directory provides further details of the various work and learning providers involved.
Offering accommodation and support to single homeless people in need of accommodation, and support to access or sustain work.
Email: afw@bht.org.uk
Telephone: 01273 645440
Website: https://www.bht.org.uk/services/work-learning-employment/accommodation-for-work/
[/expand] [expand title=”BHT Accommodation for Work – Getting Ready for Work clinics” tag=”h4″]How will work affect your access to benefits? Or are you supporting someone who is considering a return to work and unsure how this will impact on their benefits? Get in touch for 1:1 advice and support.
Email: afw@bht.org.uk
Telephone: 01273 645436
Website: https://www.bht.org.uk/services/work-learning-employment/accommodation-for-work/
[/expand] [expand title=”Possability People” tag=”h4″]Benefits advice, employment support and employability training for anyone who is disabled or has a long term health condition or impairment.
Telephone: 01273 894044
Website: https://www.possabilitypeople.org.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”Citizen’s Advice Bureau: Moneyworks Advice Line” tag=”h4″]To help Brighton & Hove residents save money, make money and manage their money better. The services are for anyone who is struggling to make ends meet.
Telephone: More info: 01273 809288. Helpline: 0800 988 7037
Website: http://www.advicebrighton-hove.org.uk/moneyworks/
[/expand] [expand title=”Digital Brighton and Hove: Citizens Online” tag=”h4″]The Brighton & Hove team focuses on supporting people who have difficulties with using online public services and accessing the social and economic benefits of the internet, including people looking for work and those affected by recent benefits changes.
Telephone: 0808 196 5883 (Freephone Digital Support Helpline)
Website: https://digitalbrightonandhove.org.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”Community Works Volunteer Centre” tag=”h4″]Promotes a range of local volunteering opportunities within Brighton and Hove.
Telephone: 01273 234860
Website: http://www.bhcommunityworks.org.uk/volunteer/help-to-volunteer/
[/expand] [expand title=”Clock Tower Sanctuary” tag=”h4″]The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in day centre providing information, advice and support to homeless young people (aged 16-25) in Brighton & Hove. Opening hours may vary due to Covid-19 – please see website below for up to date details.
Telephone: 01273 722353
Website: http://www.thects.org.uk/what-we-do/
[/expand] [expand title=”CGL (Change Grow Live) Peer Mentoring” tag=”h4″]Service which matches people who are homeless or in supported accommodation with mentors who also have experience of homelessness.
Telephone: 07810 522923
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/mentoring-service-brighton/info
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton Unemployed Families Centre” tag=”h4″]Provides practical support, education, advice and much more to the unemployed and those in poor living conditions, benefit claimants, the unwaged, pensioners, families and those on low incomes.
Telephone: 01273 601211
Website: http://bucfp.org/
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton Metropolitan College” tag=”h4″]Offers a comprehensive range of qualifications, full and part time courses for adults, apprenticeships, professional qualifications and university degrees.
Opening Doors – a range of short 3-4 weeks courses, to develop employability skills, for aged 19+, who are unemployed, currently seeking work and claiming benefits. Click here for more information.
Telephone: 01273 667704
Website: https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/courses-for-adults
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton & Hove Food Partnership” tag=”h4″]Offers opportunities to volunteer outdoors, learn new skills, meet new and like-minded people, do physical activity, and contribute towards the community and the environment.
Telephone: 01273 431716
Website:
[/expand] [expand title=”BHT Whitehawk Inn: Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)” tag=”h4″]BHT’s Whitehawk Inn is a friendly community centre providing a range of courses, services and support.
Telephone: 01273 682222
Website: https://www.bht.org.uk/services/the-whitehawk-inn/
[/expand] [expand title=”BHT Whitehawk Inn: Routes Internship Programme” tag=”h4″]A local project offering free, personal support for anyone needing some help on their journey into employment.
Telephone: 01273 682222
Website: https://www.bht.org.uk/services/work-learning-employment/routes-internships/
[/expand] [expand title=”BHT Internship Programme” tag=”h4″]An employability training programme which includes work placements.
Telephone: 01273 645444
Website: https://www.bht.org.uk/services/intern-programme/
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton and Hove Adult Education” tag=”h4″]Offers a range of courses to increase skills to improve employability and to improve wellbeing.
Telephone: Contact is made through website below
Website: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/adult-education
[/expand] [expand title=”Kickstart” tag=”h4″]Offers a arrange of employment opportunities for under 25s.
Telephone: 01273 291654
Website: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/youth-employment-hub/kickstart-scheme/kickstart-scheme
[/expand] [expand title=”Youth Employment Hub” tag=”h4″]A comprehensive education, employment and training resource for young adults age 16 to 25 who live in Brighton & Hove.
Telephone: 01273 291654
Website: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/youth-employment-hub
[/expand] [expand title=”Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)” tag=”h4″]Offers a variety of adult education courses including English, Maths, Digital Skills and leisure courses.
Telephone: 01273 945869
Website: https://www.wea.org.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”Real Junk Food Project” tag=”h4″]Offers volunteering in their cafes and distribution centres, and low-cost meals.
Telephone: Not available - contact volunteer@realjunkfoodbrighton.co.uk
Website: https://www.realjunkfoodbrighton.co.uk/volunteer/
[/expand] [expand title=”The Prince’s Trust” tag=”h4″]Courses and training for 16-25 year olds.
Telephone: 07739 974855
Website: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/get-job/boost-your-confidence
[/expand] [expand title=”Aldridge Adult Learning” tag=”h4″]Offers professional, vocational and university access courses, leisure courses and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
Telephone: 01273 422632
Website: https://aldridgeadultlearning.com/
[/expand] [expand title=”Plumpton College” tag=”h4″]Further and Higher education college in Plumpton, East Sussex, with short and full-time courses in a variety of land based and related subjects.
Telephone: 01273 890454
Website: https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”National Careers Service” tag=”h4″]Provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
Telephone: 0800 100900
Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton Unemployed Families Centre” tag=”h4″]Provides practical support, education and advice to the unemployed and those on low incomes.
Telephone: 01273 671213
Website: https://bucfp.org/
[/expand] [expand title=”Swim UK” tag=”h4″]Operates one of the largest programmes of Swimming Teaching (ASA), Lifeguard qualifications (RLSS) and leisure industry related courses in the UK.
Telephone: 01273 434400
Website: https://www.swimuk.co.uk/
[/expand] [expand title=”Southdown Housing – IPS Employment Support” tag=”h4″]Support for people who are unemployed and have mental health challenges to find and sustain work.
Telephone: 07805 811160
Website: https://www.southdown.org/employment-support
[/expand] [expand title=”The Hangleton and Knoll Project” tag=”h4″]Community project offering a variety of education, employment and leisure support.
Telephone: 01273 706469
Website: https://www.routes.org.uk/start-your-routes-journey/brighton/hangleton-and-knoll/
[/expand] [expand title=”Fareshare Sussex” tag=”h4″]Offers employability training and volunteering.
Telephone: 01273 671111
[/expand] [expand title=”Brighton YMCA Evolve” tag=”h4″]YMCA work and learning service for people living in supported accommodation in Brighton and Hove.
Telephone: 01273 093000
Website: https://www.ymcabrighton.co.uk/what-we-do/health-and-wellbeing/evolve/
[/expand] [expand title=”Albion in the Community” tag=”h4″]Offers a range of employment skills and training programmes for young people and adults, including courses, apprenticeships and a ‘Forward your Career’ programme.
Email: info@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Telephone: 01273 878260
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